Europe News EU Commission seeks 'clarity' from Washington after tariff ruling The US Supreme Court ruling calls into question the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, from past paid tariffs to future investment pledges. The Commission says it is carefully reviewing the ruling. 20/02/2026
Europe News EU steel exports to US drop 30% as talks stall over tariff relief EU steel exports to the US fell 30% in 2025 under the weight of Washington’s 50% tariffs. With talks between Brussels and Washington still in deadlock, the downturn shows little sign of easing. 20/02/2026
Health news What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide. 20/02/2026
Economy 'Made in Europe' plan sparks intense Brussels lobbying The European preference strategy is facing intense lobbying from both inside and outside the bloc. Already delayed once, the proposal now risks being pushed back again. 19/02/2026
Health news Religious circumcision: How it's done, and what the law says An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community responded? 19/02/2026
Europe News US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community. 19/02/2026
Health news Playing Tetris can reduce PTSD memories, study finds Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found. 19/02/2026
Health news Experts warn of growing antibiotic-resistant food illnesses in Europe Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe as it limits treatment options, according to a new report. 19/02/2026
Europe News EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes EU countries agreed to amend a financial tool designed to regulate carbon price shocks in anticipation of the new carbon tax covering road transport and buildings. 18/02/2026
Europe News Europe needs to scale up energy commercialisation, IEA says A new report from the International Energy Agency says that while Europe pioneered the technologies of the future, it risks becoming a research hub for global competitors without systemic industrial scaling. 18/02/2026
Health news Experts warn open data may help AI design dangerous pathogens More than 100 researchers call for safeguards on high-risk biological datasets to prevent AI misuse, which could create deadly pathogens. 18/02/2026
Europe News EU prepares to confront its electricity price conundrum EU leaders will discuss options to reduce electricity prices at a March summit. Among them are decoupling electricity from gas prices and addressing the emergence of negative energy prices, which make producers pay consumers for the power they use. 18/02/2026
Europe News US sanctions turn ICC judge’s daily life into a nightmare French ICC Judge Nicolas Guillou is living a nightmare after the US sanctioned him and other judges for issuing an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, once again exposing the risk of Europeans' reliance on American services. 18/02/2026
Health news Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds People with greater exposure to air pollution may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. 18/02/2026
Europe News Belgium reprimands US ambassador over circumcision accusations The Belgian government has clashed with the US after Donald Trump's ambassador accused Brussels of antisemitism over its laws regulating circumcision. 17/02/2026
Health news Single-dose psychedelic treatment may ease depression, research finds One dose of the active compound in ayahuasca significantly improves depressive symptoms in early stages of a clinical trial, according to a new study. 17/02/2026
Belgium Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations In a lengthy post on X, US ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the accusation "dangerous disinformation". 17/02/2026
Europe News EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change. 17/02/2026
Europe News Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week. 17/02/2026
Health news Researchers find antibiotic-resistant bacteria from 5,000 years ago A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study. 17/02/2026
Health news What happens to frozen eggs and embryos no longer needed? As fertility treatments are on the rise, patchy legislation across Europe leaves thousands of eggs and embryos in limbo. 16/02/2026
Europe News Rubio calls on Europe to help save the West in alignment with the US US Secretary of State says America and Europe share roots and a common destiny but warns a decline in economic and cultural terms must be reversed. In a more diplomatic tone, Rubio pointed to a 'climate cult' and mass migration as threats to common prosperity. 14/02/2026
Health news How athletes eat to win during the Olympic Games During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition? 14/02/2026
Health news Smart clothing beats health tracking wearables in body tracking, study Sensors in looser clothing outperform tight wearables in tracking body metrics, according to new research. 14/02/2026
Europe News Macron says Europe must redesign security, cites nuclear deterrence French President says Europe will have to define its own security parameters independently in the future and confirms Paris is holding strategic nuclear talks with allies for common deterrence. 'It's a holistic approach'. 13/02/2026
Europe News 'EU energy infrastructure as vulnerable as defence,' industry warns Industry bosses warn Europe's energy infrastructure is as vulnerable as the continent's security after a series of attacks and sabotage to networks. 13/02/2026